Bina Venkataraman: The power to think ahead in a reckless age

The speaker shares a personal story about an heirloom that becomes a metaphor for foresight. They discuss the societal focus on the present over the future and identify three key mistakes: what we measure, what we reward, and what we fail to imagine. The speaker introduces tools to aid foresight, using examples from agriculture, history, and fisheries. The talk concludes with a reflection on being good ancestors and the importance of protecting heirlooms for future generations.

What does the speaker suggest we need to do to improve our foresight?

In what way do the lobster fishermen on the Pacific coast of Mexico manage their resources?

How does the speaker view their role in relation to the dilruba instrument?

What is the significance of seeing ourselves as good ancestors according to the speaker?